Anthem of the Seas: in pictures

Anthem of the Seas, the third largest cruise ship in the world, launches next week. Here are some key facts and figures about Royal Caribbean's newest behemoth. -- Vital statistics At 1,142 feet (348m), Anthem is longer than both The Shard and New York's Chrysler Building. Her 18 decks can hold up to 4,905 guests and 1,500 crew. Of the 2,090 cabins, 1,571 have a balcony and 375 come with a "virtual" balcony. Her combined bow thrusters have 4,694 horsepower giving the ship a top cruising speed of 22 knots. She weighs in at 168,666 GRT. Watch the Telegraph's guide to the current top 10 largest cruise ships.